Guardianships and Conservatorships – to permit third party handling of a child’s or incapacitated adult’s affairs

Elder Abuse Advocacy – for seniors who may be subjects of physical or financial abuse, neglect or exploitation

Nursing Home Rights Counseling – advising residents and their families to about legal rights and obligations for nursing home care

Richard Courtney is the first Certified Elder Law Attorney in Mississippi. In granting such certification, the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) requires the attorney to show significant continuing education in elder law, substantial case experience over prior years in the following areas, and successfully complete an examination showing proficiency in the following areas:

Health and personal care planning

Estate planning

Fiduciary representation

Legal capacity counseling

Public benefits advice

Special Needs Counseling

Advice on Insurance Matters

Resident Rights Advocacy

Housing Counseling

Employment and Retirement Advice

Age and disability discrimination counseling

Litigation and Administrative Advocacy in connection with the above matters

Rick Courtney has been named in Best Lawyers in America® since 2013 in Elder Law and Trust and Estate Planning, and has been designated a Mid-South Super Lawyer annually since 2006 in the field of Elder Law. The firm has been named in Best Law Firms in America® in Elder Law since 2014.